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5 Ways to Weed Out a Liar

Unfortunately, the world is full of liars who could sabotage your start-up. Here are five things you can do to protect yourself. The start-up’s board asks you to take over the 50-person venture,...

Posted: February 20, 2013, 10:33 AM

Big Presentation? Imagine It's Open Mic Night

Successful comedians are deft presenters. 8 comedy lessons to apply to your next business presentation. What do standup comedy and business presentations have in common? More than you think....

Posted: February 20, 2013, 10:05 AM

What Doesn't Kill You...Brings Out Your True Character

We like to think that whatever doesn't kill us makes us stronger, but the truth is that adversity only reinforces what's already there. We’ve all had lunatic bosses. Steve Jobs was actually fired...

Posted: February 20, 2013, 9:48 AM

How to Turn Your Youth into Your Ultimate Asset

As a young entrepreneur, wisdom and experience may not be your forte but energy and enthusiasm can offer a keen tradeoff. Here's how to use youth most effectively.

Posted: February 20, 2013, 6:00 AM

Checking Your Security Isn’t a Once-In-A-While Thing

You have certain obligations when it comes to security; even if you don’t collect giant piles of information about your users, most of the people who use anything you build will assume that their...

Posted: February 20, 2013, 5:30 AM

No, I Won't Sign Your NDA

I'm in the business of backing great teams, not stealing from them. In other words, you're going to have to trust me. You've come to my place, at my invitation, so that we can talk about your...

Posted: February 19, 2013, 4:42 PM

4 Ways to Know You're Ready to Start a Business

Thinking of starting a company? There are many things you need to consider, but first, are you even ready? As a recovering serial entrepreneur, the unsolicited question I get asked most often is...

Posted: February 19, 2013, 2:58 PM

How to Find Suppliers for a New Business

Navigating supplier relationships is just one of the many challenges facing new business owners. Here are some basics for those just starting out.

Posted: February 19, 2013, 1:30 PM